Shepparton Race 5 - Blue Kermaro At Stud
SMART AS ROSE (4) ran below her best last time finishing sixth (24.71) over 425m at Bendigo in a Grade 5. Form here sound including five wins. The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Has claims if she runs up to expectations. DIM SIM OLLIE (1) was never in contention last time after settling well back at Bendigo, but prior to that won by a neck at this track (22.44) beating Star Bluey in a Grade 5 on September 7. Comes through a solid form race last start. Expected to feature in the finish. GUNAI HURRICANE (2) was below best at his last start when 8th at this track following a win (21.94) there two back. Form from his last run is proving strong. Can measure up this time. TOUCH OF SIN (5) is in winning form and worth including in the main hopes.
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Didn't make the placings last time at Bendigo (24.55) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Goes very well off the draw boasting three wins and two places from six starts. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 12/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.22 | 0:24.01 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.34 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.14 | 0:23.90 | 0:23.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
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Comments
Returns from a 13 months spell and did win when last resuming, scoring in 25.66 over 450m at this track. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.50 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 18.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/08/2025 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2025 | 190 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 99/1 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2025 | 19 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.80 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.9L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.66 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.4L | $3.50 |
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Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 390m in 22.25. Followed that up with a minor placing over 390m at this track at Grade 4/5 a week ago. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.34 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.6L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 7 length sixth (24.71) at Bendigo. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Looks a leading contender on best and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.19 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.07 | 0:24.01 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 1.75 lengths at Warrnambool over 450m (25.62) beating Maximum Ruby in Bottom Up - Grade 5 on September 14. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/09/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.93 | 0:16.92 | 0:16.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.08 | 0:16.78 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
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Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (19.12) at big odds over 350m at Healesville. Others preferred.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.12 | 0:19.10 | 0:19.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.42 | 0:19.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.32 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.90 | 0:23.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.1L | $4.50 |
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Comments
Returns from a spell and worth noting was a winner when last resuming, scoring over 390m at this track. Looks a key chance fresh.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.12 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $18.40 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $10.20 |
| 99/1 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 21/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Bendigo (24.51) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4 length fifth. Has two successes and four minors from 11 starts from box 8. Looking to others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.25 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.76 | 0:16.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/08/2026 | 70 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 |